Jerry Ignatius, DO
Department of Psychiatry, Division of Internal Medicine
About Dr. Ignatius
Jerry Ignatius is an assistant professor in the department of Psychiatry at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He finished his medical school training at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his General Psychiatry Residency training at The University of Texas Medical Branch. He completed his fellowship training in Psychiatric-Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center. His interests are in Demoralization and Depression in Cancer Patients and psychotherapies such as Psychodrama and those used to ameliorate Demoralization.
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Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Division of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2006 | University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Worth, TX, USA, DO, Osteopathic Medicine |
Postgraduate Training
| 2015-2023 | Psychodrama Training, Core Training, Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute, Highland, NJ |
| 2011-2012 | Psychiatric Oncology Fellowship, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX |
| 2008-2011 | Psychiatry Residency, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX |
| 2006-2008 | Internal Medicine Residency, The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX |
Board Certifications
| 2012 | American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology |
Experience & Service
Institutional Committee Activities
Representative, Faculty Senate, 2013 - 2018
Honors & Awards
| 2011 | Resident Medical Student Teaching Award, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Other Articles
- Ignatius J Meaning Centered Psychotherapy in Cancer. The Psychodrama Network News, 2020.